Snow Modifying snow blower for PT425

[Arnie_T]

While picking up parts for my Coot 4X4 rebuild I ran across a 46 inch Craftsman 2 stage snow blower attachment for $100. On a lark I picked it up with the intention of adapting it to my PT 425--Of course the Craftsman is pulley driven. Does anyone know the approximate RPM for the input shaft for a two stage blower so I can size a hydraulic motor for this modification?
Thanks
ARNIE

 

[3238dpw]

i have been looking to do the same. So here is a link, even though this is to a single stage. I hope this either helps or spurs on a discusion about this
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/power-trac/95167-snowblower-conversion.html

 

[Arnie_T]

Thanks--
Excellent response--and the photos give me a few new ideas--
I will forward another response from another TBN list that discusses impeller speed for the trower (second) Stage that sheds some more light on it--

My project is completly disassembled and awaiting some time to sandblast and recoat as well as fabricate a QA interface and choose a hyd motor. Pictures will follow.

I live in the Tug Hill region of NY--we do see some snow from time to time--and the PT blade does fine-- But now that I am retired-- I have less time for snow removal
ARNIE

 

[Arnie_T]

Here is the link to the another response--
All this helps out considerably

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2037273#post2037273

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